Michael Stewart
Warlingham,Surrey
Summary
Versatile professional with focus on project coordination and operational efficiency. Skilled in streamlining processes, ensuring timely project delivery, and fostering cross-functional team collaboration. Committed to driving project success through strategic planning and meticulous attention to detail. Taking on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Lighthouse Event LTD
Reading, Surrey
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Raise payment orders for both internal business operations and external clients
- Ensure that office procedures operate smoothly, including conducting health, safety, and fire risk assessments
- Communicate effectively with clients, prioritizing clear information and setting deadline expectations
- Organize internal and external teams of 10-15 to ensure timely operations and the execution of events
- Maintain an up-to-date record of business expenses, clearly distinguishing between external event expenses and internal office expenses
- Conducted thorough quality checks on deliverables before submission.
- Coordinated project tasks, ensuring timely completion.
- Improved workflow efficiency with structured planning and coordination of tasks.
Team Coordinator
Thorpe Park
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Led a team toward a community goal while prioritizing mental well-being and promoting a strong work ethic
- Conducted regular briefings and debriefings throughout the day, emphasizing daily goals and factors that may impact progress, ensuring that everyone has the necessary information and the opportunity to voice any concerns
- Ensured the timely operation of various areas within the park
- Took on any performance role as needed and contribute effectively in guest-facing areas
- Organised weekly meetings to improve team collaboration and communication.
- Developed comprehensive task lists which resulted in increased productivity rates.
- Encouraged open communication within the team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities.
Assistant Project Manager
Halfords
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Organize a large team of colleagues towards a common goal, fostering mutual investment in the project
- Plan and implement significant changes in business operations, with a focus on time management to ensure smooth transitions
- Oversee and manage the daily operational requirements of the business
- Handle employee relations concerning absences and sickness, conducting welfare checks and maintaining up-to-date records
- Perform health and safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and standards that protect the business
- Keep financial records current and accurately entered into internal systems
- Tracked project milestones against established timelines for prompt delivery of results.
- Enhanced communication with stakeholders through regular progress updates.
- Worked closely with senior leadership on strategic planning and policy implementation for future projects.
Events Assistant Coordinator
Sparq
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed client communication with high-profile individuals and company executives, ensuring smooth operations and satisfaction
- Oversaw warehouse operations and resolved schedule conflicts efficiently to maintain optimal workflow
- Updated and utilized IT planning software (Hirehop) to streamline processes and improve organization
- Assisted in the traveling of AV kit and personnel, ensuring timely and safe transportation
- Assisted in venue selection, resulting in favourable feedback from attendees.
- Sorted out last-minute changes efficiently to ensure seamless running of events.
- Developed creative concepts for engaging event themes.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, ICT, Business, Finance, Double Science, Drama, English Literature, English Language, RE Short course
Malting’s Academy
A Levels: -
Mildenhall College
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
London College of Music
LondonSkills
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Skills
- Organisational Skill
- Interpersonal communication
- Project Management
- Task Prioritisation
- Operational Support
- Active Listening
- On-site Coordination
- Customer/Client Experience
- Strategic Planning
- Fiscal Management
- Cross Functional Team Leadership
Affiliations
- I enjoy creative past times including Baking, Lego, Game nights and partaking in my local AmDram
Certification
Full Clean Driving License
References
- Harry Giles, Director, Lighthouse Events LTD, 07515 694765, harry@lighthouse-events.co.uk
- Zak Macro, Technical Manager, Alexandra Palace, 07897 239402, Zak.macro@bhlive.org.uk
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Lighthouse Event LTD
02.2023 - 12.2024
Team Coordinator
Thorpe Park
06.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Halfords
07.2020 - 10.2021
Events Assistant Coordinator
Sparq
04.2018 - 01.2020
GCSEs - Maths, English, ICT, Business, Finance, Double Science, Drama, English Literature, English Language, RE Short course
Malting’s Academy
A Levels: -
Mildenhall College
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
London College of Music
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